Aberglasslyn vs Bellingen
Property investment comparison - Aberglasslyn, NSW 2320 vs Bellingen, NSW 2454
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberglasslyn wins 1, Bellingen wins 3. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Aberglasslyn | Bellingen |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $860K |
| Median unit price | $700K | - |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 3.90% | 3.94% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.50% | 4.96% |
| 1-year house growth | +11.1% | +0.4%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | +22.4% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Population | 6,552 | 3,923 |
Aberglasslyn vs Bellingen: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $860K in Aberglasslyn and $860K in Bellingen.
Gross rental yield on houses is effectively level, at 3.90% in Aberglasslyn and 3.94% in Bellingen, so neither suburb has a cash flow edge on houses.
Over the past year house prices moved +11.1% in Aberglasslyn and +0.4% in Bellingen (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Aberglasslyn, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 0.9% in Bellingen and 2.0% in Aberglasslyn, so landlords in Bellingen face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aberglasslyn is the bigger suburb, with a population of 6,552 against 3,923, larger than Bellingen; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aberglasslyn for recent price momentum, Bellingen for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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